Development of the Heart Overview
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What are the main two types of VSDs mentioned in the text?

  • Atrial VSDs and ventricular VSDs
  • Perimembranous VSDs and ventricular VSDs
  • Atrial septal defects and muscular VSDs
  • Membranous VSDs and muscular VSDs (correct)

    • What type of shunting does a large VSD cause?

  • No shunting
  • Left to right shunting (correct)
  • Bidirectional shunting
  • Right to left shunting

    • Where in the septum are membranous VSDs located?

  • Near the ventricles
  • In the membranous part of the septum (correct)
  • Near the atria
  • In the muscular part of the septum

    • Which type of VSD occurs depending on the part of the septum defected?

    <p>Muscular VSDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What serious consequences are associated with VSDs?

    <p>Left to right shunting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of VSD is not mentioned in the text?

    <p>Perimembranous VSDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction does blood shunt with VSDs?

    <p><em>Left to right</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the foramen ovale during embryonic development?

    <p>To allow communication between the atria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure contributes to the formation of the septum secundum?

    <p>Septum primum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During fetal development, what happens to the foramen ovale after birth?

    <p>It closes gradually over weeks to months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition occurs if the foramen ovale fails to close after birth?

    <p>Atrial septal defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the ostium primum during heart development?

    <p>To allow blood flow between the atria in fetal circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure serves as a valve-like mechanism to prevent backflow from the left atrium to the right atrium?

    <p>Septum secundum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the septum primum play in heart development?

    <p>It acts as a temporary barrier between the atria during fetal development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the sinus venosus in the embryonic heart?

    <p>It helps in receiving blood from veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the sinus venosus receives blood from veins?

    <p>Right horn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if there is a defect in the left horn of the sinus venosus?

    <p>Creation of an atrial septal defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is most closely associated with the development of the right atrium?

    <p>Right sinus horn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If there is a defect in the septum secundum, what heart condition may arise?

    <p>Atrial septal defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure plays a crucial role in preventing backflow between the right atrium and right ventricle?

    <p>Crista terminalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial structure that forms in the atrial septum during heart development?

    <p>Septum primum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the heart does the septum primum grow towards during development?

    <p>Endocardial cushion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of the tissue that forms the septum primum?

    <p>Appears as a crescentic structure and grows downwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the single atrium gives rise to the ridge of tissue forming the septum primum?

    <p>Roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific direction in which the ridge of tissue from the roof of the atrium grows to form the septum primum?

    <p>Downwards approaching the endocardial cushion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the septum primum during heart development?

    <p>Prevents mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the heart does the septum primum contribute to forming?

    <p>Foramen ovale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In heart development, what is located superior to the tissue forming the septum primum?

    <p>Septum secundum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure does not directly involve in forming membranes during heart development?

    <p>Sinus venosus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the crescentic structure that forms initially in heart development?

    <p>Perforated with tiny holes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of growth of the ridge of tissue forming the septum primum from the roof of the single atrium?

    <p>Downwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the heart does the ridge of tissue forming the septum primum approach during heart development?

    <p>Endocardial cushion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the structure that initially forms from the roof of the atrium during atrial septum development?

    <p>Crescentic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the membrane that takes part in forming the septum primum during heart development?

    <p>Imperforate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the ridge of tissue forming the septum primum originate within the single atrium?

    <p>Endocardial cushion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What opening is left between the advancing septum primum and the endocardial primum cushion?

    <p>Ostium primum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is formed by the tissue from the roof of the atrium that grows to create the septum primum?

    <p>Ostium secundum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the structure known for preventing backflow between the left atrium and left ventricle?

    <p>Bicuspid valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the single atrium gives rise to the ridge of tissue forming the septum primum?

    <p>Endocardial primum cushion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of the crescent shape of the leading edge of the advancing septum primum?

    <p>Concave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have a foramen within the septum separating the atria?

    <p>To facilitate blood flow from the right to the left atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the atrial septum before birth?

    <p>To direct blood from the right to the left atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the foramen within the atrial septum play during fetal development?

    <p>It allows mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the foramen within the atrial septum fails to close after birth?

    <p>Formation of a congenital heart defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of having a foramen in the septum separating the atria?

    <p>To facilitate oxygen exchange within fetal circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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